Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Depression

HRT Specialist near Olympia, WA

Occasionally feeling upset is a natural part of life, but most of the time we're able to snap out of it on our own or with the help of someone who's close to us. When the feeling of unhappiness becomes severe, (lasting for days, weeks, or even months), it can affect everything that's important to you, including your health.

Excessive negative thoughts and feelings is a chronic medical condition otherwise known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression.

Imbalanced hormones may be responsible for your depression. If you're struggling and are looking for a hormone balancing specialist, please call (360) 763-0657 or contact Vital Rejuvenation online.

Symptoms of Depression

Often times when you or someone you know is suffering from depression, the only way to get through it is with the help of a medical professional. Additionally, if the condition isn't addressed it can progressively get worse. That's why it's important to familiarize yourself with the signs of depression. Some of the most evident symptoms include:

Debilitating sadness

Frustration

Irritability

Loss of interest in daily activities

Becoming increasingly isolated

Diminished libido

Extremes in sleep habits such as excessive sleeping or insomnia

Severe appetite changes that lead to either significant weight loss or weight gain

Trouble concentrating

Loss of energy

Feelings of worthlessness

Feelings of hopelessness

Suicidal thoughts

Can Hormone Imbalance Cause Depression?

Your mental health and happiness are greatly influenced by your body's hormone levels. Hormonal imbalance, whether it's of melatonin, cortisol or DHEA can lead to depression. Commonly referred to as chemical imbalance or chemical depression, this variety can be debilitating.

Your doctor will likely review a combination of both physical and social factors before proceeding with treatment. Some of the physical causes of depression include:

Physical changes in the brain

Neurotransmitter imbalances. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals in your brain that help control everything from body functions to your mood

Hormone imbalances

Prescription drugs such as blood pressure medications or sleeping pills

Not having enough close friends to share your thoughts and feelings with

Having family members or friends with depression

Traumatic events in your life such as financial hardships, relationship problems, or the death of a loved one

Trauma that occurs during childhood including the death of a loved one or some form of abuse whether it's physical, sexual, or emotional

Alcohol, nicotine, or drug abuse

How Can Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Treat Depression?

Depression can be treated effectively with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, also known as BHRT. Conventional HRT uses synthetic versions of hormones that are similar, but not exactly the same, as those your body produces naturally.

BHRT provides hormones such as melatonin, cortisol and DHEA that are chemically identical to those that occur naturally in your system.

Some other common forms of depression treatment are:

Psychological evaluations

Antidepressant medication

Psychotherapy / talk therapy

Support groups

Schedule Your HRT Consultation Today!

No one should have to live with the crippling sadness and frustration of depression. Imbalanced hormones may be responsible for your depression. If you're struggling, please call (360) 763-0657 or contact Vital Rejuvenation online.